Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Chubbuck, Pocatello, and Twin Falls, Idaho.

Henry George Gladeau

Henry George Gladeau

Aug 8, 2017

Henry George Gladeau Sr., 78 of Burley, passed away on August 8, 2017 at his home with his daughter by his side. He was born on August 27, 1938 in Lodge pole, Montana, the son of James and Nora Gladeau.

 

He never completed high school, but went on to join the US Army at a very young age,...

Kenneth "Ken" Pevo Sr.

Kenneth "Ken" Pevo Sr.

Aug 7, 2017

Kenneth Richard Pevo Sr., 81, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 in Pocatello. Kenneth was born on January 6, 1936 to Hugh and Mae Lipps Pevo. He was the 3 rd of 4 siblings. He married Elaine Pabawena and together they raised 9 children. Kenneth was employed with the BIA and was a range rider for the Fort Hall/Bannock...

Lynn Austin Nelson

Lynn Austin Nelson

Aug 7, 2017

Born to Lloyd A. and Hazel C. Nelson in Twin Falls, Idaho. Lynn was an avid hunter, sportsman, enjoyed the outdoors, and an enthusiast of fast cars. He worked as an electrician at Bond Electric for many years. Lynn was a generous man and would offer help to anyone that needed a hand. Lynn was proceeded in death by his...

Darla Hillebrant

Darla Hillebrant

Aug 5, 2017

Darla Kay Hillebrant, born November 17, 1946, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2017 at her home. Darla graduated from Pocatello High School in 1965. She then went through the nurses training and spent the next 43 years as a nurse providing loving care to those in need. Darla married Monte Minden in 1971. He proceeded her in death in...

Marjorie Ann Moore

Marjorie Ann Moore

Aug 5, 2017

Margie Ann (Lewis) Moore, 69, of Hazelton, passed away August 5, 2017 at Woodstone Retirement Center in Twin Falls. She was born on June 10, 1948.

 

She worked at Tupperware in Jerome and Oreida and McCain’s foods in Twin Falls. Margie loved her family and friends very much. She was always anxious for family get together’s and Bingo....

Steven L. Weighall

Steven L. Weighall

Aug 4, 2017

Steven Lee Weighall, 66, of Pocatello Idaho passed away unexpectedly due to complications from a stroke, on Friday August 4, 2017 surrounded by his family and friends. Steve was born on March 19, 1951 in Wendell, ID to Hyrum and Ramona Weighall. He later lived in Fairfield ID, Hansen, ID, and Georgetown ID. He moved to Soda Springs, ID in...

Patricia Helen Powell

Patricia Helen Powell

Aug 3, 2017

Patricia Helen Collette Powell, 82, passed away Thursday evening, August 3, 2017, at home surrounded by family and friends, from congestive heart failure. She was born on July 23, 1935 in Harlem, Montana to David E. (Ted) Collette and Izetta Owen Collette. Her early years were spent on a farm on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation near the Milk River....

Loretta Johnson

Loretta Johnson

Aug 3, 2017

Loretta Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Arbon, on Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born in Council Grove, Kansas on June 27, 1925 to Harry and Bertha Walker. Loretta worked for nearby farmers milking cows and feeding calves before and after school. She earned 50 cents a week that she split with her older sister who...

Clara Knudsen

Clara Knudsen

Aug 3, 2017

Clara Elizabeth Christiansen Knudsen, 98, went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2017.Clara was born August 14, 1918 in American Falls, Idaho to John Jack Christiansen and Mary Margaret Henkes. She was raised in American Falls and Rupert, Idaho. In 1933, at the age of 15 while living in Rupert, she lost her dad and her only...

Richard James Hale

Richard James Hale

Aug 3, 2017

  Richard James Hale, 73, of Twin Falls, ID passed away peacefully at his home Thursday August 3, 2017 with loving family by his side.  He was born in San Rafael, CA to Walter James Hale and Helen Garzoli Hale.  Richard moved his family to Idaho in the early 1970's and have resided here since.   Richard was a cattle buyer for...

Isabella "Joyce" Peters

Isabella "Joyce" Peters

Aug 2, 2017

Isabella “Joyce” Peters, 74, of Twin Falls, passed away August 2, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on June 17, 1943 in Twin Falls and was raised in Contact, NV.  She attended school in Contact and Wells Nevada then Joyce went on to attend beauty school in 1963.  She was a school bus...

Jody Shotwell

Jody Shotwell

Aug 2, 2017

Joan Lorene Guyot Shotwell, longtime resident of Twin Falls and Filer, Idaho, passed away on August 2 after enduring many years of Alzheimer's dementia.  Jody, as she was known to family and her many friends, was born on December 7, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho, the first child of Fred and Inez Guyot.  As a young girl Jody embraced her love...

Martha Harris Hansen

Martha Harris Hansen

Aug 1, 2017

Martha Harris Hansen peacefully passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Riverside, California. Martha was born in Grace, Idaho on September 14, 1917. Her parents were, Frank Albert Harris and Luby Patrina Nielsen. When Martha was 18 months old, her mother passed away and her father later married Edna Hansen Harris. Martha had 2 sisters and 5 brothers. When...

James Firkins Jr.

James Firkins Jr.

Jul 31, 2017

James Firkins Jr, 84, passed away with the comfort of his loved ones on Monday, July 31 2017. He was born on April 12, 1933, in a log cabin on Poplar Street in Pocatello, ID, to James Firkins Sr. and Dorothy M. Drowns Firkins. He married Stella Dokos Firkins on April 4, 1959 in Elko, NV. They had a daughter,...

Fernando Lawrence Hall

Fernando Lawrence Hall

Jul 31, 2017

Fernando L. Hall, 66, Pocatello, passed away July 31, 2017 in Fort Hall, Idaho.Viewing will be held at The Wilks Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 1 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm. Located at 211 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho. Thereafter, services will be conducted in designated area in The Wilks Funeral Home at 7:00 pm.On Wednesday, August 2, 2017 family...

Norman Lee Buxton Sr.

Norman Lee Buxton Sr.

Jul 29, 2017

Norman Lee Buxton, Sr., 84, passed away July 29, 2017 at a local care center. He was born on April 15, 1933 in Ainsworth, Nebraska. In 1954, he moved to Idaho, residing in Pocatello. He attended Idaho State University in 1963. Norman was divorced. He worked as a welder for Paul Roberts Machine Shop for 30 years. Norman belonged to...

Elizabeth "Beth" Mae Staley

Elizabeth "Beth" Mae Staley

Jul 29, 2017

Elizabeth "Beth" Mae Staley, 56, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. Elizabeth was born October 16, 1960 in King City, California. Being the daughter of a military man, Beth moved frequently during her childhood and young adult life; though she came to reside primarily in Pocatello. Beth was dedicated to her family, her...

Debra D. Plummer

Debra D. Plummer

Jul 28, 2017

Debra Plummer, of Pocatello passed away peacefully to be with our Lord on July 28, 2017.Debbie was born June 25, 1954 in Monmouth County, New Jersey a daughter of Ronald Everett and Lillian Ruth (Shocody) Plummer. Debbie was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother and friend. Debbie is survived by four children, Theodore King of Pocatello, Idaho; Toni Hayes and Jessica...

Dora A. Perkes

Dora A. Perkes

Jul 28, 2017

Dora A. Perkes, 75, of Blackfoot, passed away July 28, 2017 at Woodstone Retirement Center in Twin Falls.  She was born on January 9, 1942 in Fairplay, Missouri.  The daughter of Fernan and Mary Anderson.    Dora worked as a waitress and cleaning houses.  She loved spending time with her family.  She loved fishing and especially eating the catches that she...

Jamie Lynn Neumann

Jamie Lynn Neumann

Jul 27, 2017

Jamie Lynn Neumann, born August 4th 1976, passed away Thursday evening, July 27th 2017, after an extended illness. She was 40 years old. Jamie suffered with significant lifelong medical issues, spending much of her life in constant physical pain; further complicating her delicate mortal fate. Though we find some relief in the fact that our girl is no longer suffering—there...